re: What does Escargot taste like?Posted by BigAppleTiger on 5/31/10 at 5:54 pm to TT9

There is really no other taste or consistency to compare it with,but, I would liken it most to a dark, dense, earthy mushroom sans the wild flavor. When cooked properly it shouldn't be mushy or rubbery. I love escargot, but will admit that mostly it's the persillade sauce (garlic, herb, butter) that's it's traditionally served with that is most enjoyable. Also enjoy it italian style with buffalo mozzarella and cooked tomato.

Probably just tasting the garlic and butter they were served in I would guess. Throw a shitty mushroom in garlic and butter and you have the same thing. The meat itself is probably one of the most overrated foods i have ever known.

re: What does Escargot taste like?Posted by andouille on 5/31/10 at 8:41 pm to Catman88

Pretty good low tones. The best version I ever had was in a long gone Chicago restaurant, The Bakery I think. Served in puff pastry with a puree of back-eyed peas and slivers of bacon. I tried several times to replicate, something I'm pretty good at, no success.